Kriti Sanon has sparked fresh speculation about her potential role in Don 3 following her delightful birthday tribute to Ranveer Singh, which piqued the interest of fans.

On his special day, Kriti posted a joyful picture with Ranveer on her Instagram Stories, accompanied by a touching message that stated, “Happiest Birthday @ranveersingh! Your energy, your hard work, your incredible talent, and the love you continuously share have always motivated me!! Shine on, rockstar! Dhurandhar rocks.. P.S. Eagerly anticipating our collaboration soon!” The final line, in particular, drew significant attention and ignited a flurry of speculation regarding a potential on-screen partnership.

While fans were overwhelmed with affection for the kind gesture, many quickly noted the subtle hint embedded in her message. Kriti’s enthusiasm about working with Ranveer “soon” has led numerous individuals to speculate that she may indeed be entering the Don universe as the new female lead. Although no official confirmation has been made yet, the post has only intensified the ongoing chatter that Kriti could be taking over Kiara Advani’s role in the highly anticipated third installment of the franchise.

In terms of her professional commitments, Kriti is staying busy with a full schedule. She has recently completed filming Tere Ishq Mein, where she stars alongside Dhanush.

Additionally, she is reportedly on the verge of commencing work on another project, which has yet to be officially revealed. Whether this enigmatic film is Don 3 or something entirely different remains to be determined.

Meanwhile, Don 3 is anticipated to begin production by December 2026. Ranveer Singh is set to lead the film, with Vikrant Massey reportedly cast as the antagonist. Prior to that, fans will see Ranveer in Dhurandhar, an action-packed film that also stars R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt. The movie is scheduled to premiere on December 5, 2025.

Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 is set to begin production in August.